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SJ54 PPY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

148,036 mi
Last recorded148,036 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 PPY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 148,036 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 148,034 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brakes need bled (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 148,026 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.475 should be under 0.300 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 142,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 142,952 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 133,179 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 132,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch corroded and seized (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,974 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 123,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ rear marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes @ rear 4 way connector, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ rear marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 106,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,576 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 100,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,356 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o\s and n\s rear brake flexi brackets corroded at struts, may become detached..

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,680 miles

o\s and n\s rear brake flexi brackets corroded at struts, may become detached..

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,381 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED AND HAS BEEN RECENTLY UNDERSEALED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,617 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2008 27,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,795 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SJ54 PPY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ54 PPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ54 PPY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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